Dolphin and Whale Watching Trips in Norway: Our Top 4

1.Bleik: Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 3h 30m · from $199Our pick

From Bleik Marina, an English-speaking guide and skipper take you by RIB into Bleik Canyon for about 3.5 hours. Watch for sperm whales, orcas, pilot whales, puffins, seals, and eagles. Christina, Norbert, Bekka, and Katie are among the guides associated with this wildlife trip.

“Highly recommended!!! Wonderful guide and skipper!!!we saw 2 wailles and it was amazing. Thank you for the once in a lifetime experience!”

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2.Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $251

Travel from Tromsø to Skjervøy by bus, suit up in flotation gear, then spend 2.5 to 3 hours on a fast RIB searching for orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales. Guides such as Ina and Ivar keep the group warm, safe, and respectful around the whales.

“We had such a lovely time with Ina, she ensured we were all warm and comfortable on the rib. She took us to the spots to find the whales and we were so lucky to see lots of Orcas!! It was a perfect bucket list day! Afterwards Ina gave us some hot drinks and some sandwiches before getting the coach back. This is nothing to do with the quality of this amazing company who you go on the rib with- but to do with the coach information: The only note we didn’t know before was in regards to the transport to Skjervøy. We got to the bus station and we…”

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3.Skjervøy: Whale Watching with RIB Boat and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews Top rated

Join local guide Viktor and Reisafjord Xperience for a three-hour RIB safari from Skjervøy. You may see orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales feeding in Arctic waters. Warm suits, boots, hats, goggles, and life jackets are supplied, but bring your own gloves and neck covering.

“this was an incredible experience! the weather on the day was terrible and we weren't sure the tour would go ahead and even less that we would be able to see anything- Victor was incredible and within no time had found killer whales - they came really close up! and then despite the conditions he found us hump back whales - his skill was amazing - it was truly one if the best holiday experiences we've ever had! Highly recommend this - but wrap up warm even with the super suits provided! (and ask for Victor!)”

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4.Whale Watching RIB Boat Tour in Skjervoy from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $365

Leave Tromsø before sunrise, ride four hours to Skjervøy, and head into the fjords by RIB boat with a maximum of 24 people. Your English-speaking skipper looks for orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, and minke whales. Warm flotation suits, boots, mittens, sandwiches, tea, coffee, and snacks are included.

“The early start in the ice and snow was worth it. Timekeeping is important to ensure maximum time on the water. The boat trip itself feels like an adventure from the start. We were lucky enough to see Fin Whales and Orcas feeding. One of the best wildlife watching experiences I have ever had! Only disappointment is that I will probably never enjoy another whale watching trip as much as this one - haha!”

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